UK immigration insights: news, guidance and legal updates
Our UK immigration blog provides up-to-date news, legal updates, and practical guidance on visas and immigration. Explore expert insights on spouse visas, work visas, and moving to the UK.
Summary The UK spouse visa accommodation requirement is an important part of a successful application. You must show that you and your partner will have adequate accommodation available in the UK without relying on public funds and without causing overcrowding. Many applicants are unsure whether...
If you’re planning to move to or stay in the UK, getting the right legal advice from the start makes all the difference. At Mulgrave Law, we offer a free 30-minute immigration consultation to help you understand your options and see whether we are the right firm to represent you. Whether you’re...
The High Potential Individual route is a new immigration route due to be implemented on 30 May 2022. The route will be available to recent graduates of top global universities who wish to work or look for work in the UK after completion of a course equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or above...
You can apply to switch into a spouse visa (5 years route) if you are married to a British national or a person who is present and settled in the UK. To do so, you must meet the eligibility requirements for switching to a spouse visa. The application for switching into spouse visa under the 5 years...
The health and care visa falls under the skilled worker route and allows eligible health workers to come or stay in the UK to work for the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. The benefits of the health and care visa are fast-track entry, reduced visa application fees, exemption from paying...
The Home Office has introduced a paid service where businesses seeking to apply for a sponsor licence can now request for their application to be processed within 10 working days. The standard processing time for a sponsor licence application is up to eight weeks. How do you apply for the priority...
Applicants from non – English speaking countries are required to pass an approved English language test when applying for a UK visa (in most cases) or citizenship application. Types of tests There are 2 different types of tests assessing English language ability at different levels and the...
As Brexit has now brought free movement to an end, many sectors across the UK have been struggling to recruit staff. The UK now lacks skilled workers in number of different industrial sectors like, technology, finance, hospitality, medical etc. Due to the shortage of staff that employers are now...
On 1 December 2020, the Skilled worker visa route was introduced replacing the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This route enables UK employers to hire skilled workers from overseas if they are unable to recruit from within the UK. In order to be eligible for a Skilled worker visa, you will need to earn...
The shortage occupation list sets out jobs that are deemed to be in shortage in the UK. These roles can be filled by skilled worker from outside the UK as employers are unable to easily find workers from within the UK to fill these vacancies. Which Sectors are Currently on the UK Skills Shortage...
Most UK immigration categories impose a restriction that the visa holder must not be outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period. This requirement is to be met when applying for Indefinite leave to remain. Fortunately, if you are in the UK as a spouse or a partner of a settled...
The UK Fiancé visa is a category that allows a non-UK citizen to enter the UK to marry or a form a civil partnership with a person who is a British national (or a person who is settled in the UK- please see below for further details). Applicants will be granted a 6-month visa to...
Please note: These articles provide general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently, so please seek professional advice for your individual circumstances.